My Professional Hopes and Goals

Hi Colleagues,
Thanks once again for all the contributions you made throughout this course. They were a source of support for me. I wish you all the best in your upcoming course and look forward to your continued collegial support.This course was very insightful. The concepts of diversity  that I have learned have been concreted in my mind.

One hope that I have when I think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds is that every family that comes through our doors will feel comfortable because of the removed barriers and the respect that will be shown to them despite their race, nationality, sexual orientation preference, religion, gender, and excreta. I also hope that as we continue to stand for social justice we would eventually eradicate all forms of social injustices meted out to those who are from diverse backgrounds and do not confirm to the normative culture.

One goal that I would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice is to equip all teacher educators with the tools needed address issues of oppression and discrimination. I believe if they are skilled enough then they will be able to equip each early childhood teacher with the tools needed to stand up against injustices. Can you imagine working at a centre where all are equipped and on board with the notion of equity for all? What a force they will be.